Cozumel’s Lobster Season Nears an End

Cozumel’s Lobster Season Nears an End

Breeding season starts February 1st…

Photo Courtesy of Spearfishing Today.com

Fishing season for Panulirus argus, also known as the Caribbean spiny lobster, comes to end on the last day in February, where lobster will remain out-of-season until July 1st. This hiatus is to take into account their breeding season.

Caribbean spiny lobsters hatch from eggs that are carried on the female’s back for approximately 4 weeks. Lobsters molt, or shed their hard exoskeleton as they grow and will undergo several moltings before reaching an adult size, which takes about 2 years.

During the lobster season Cozumel’s Fisherman’s Cooperative flash freezes the majority of the lobster catch so that island restaurants can continue to serve lobster during their reproductive season.

Many island restaurants continue to serve lobster during the off-season time, however, it will be flash frozen, but still retain it’s flavor. If in doubt, please feel free to ask your server.

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